Lead Java Developer - Local to Phoenix, AZ

Lead Java Developer

CGI is looking for an experienced Lead Java Developer to join our Applications Development and Maintenance team, supporting our client which is a large US Bank, working in an advanced technology environment. This is an in office 5 days a week position located at our client site in Phoenix, AZ. For this role on this particular client engagement, employer sponsorship of immigration related visa and/or green card status as part of the PERM process will not be available.

Future Duties and Responsibilities:

• As a Lead Java Developer, you will be responsible for development, support, maintenance, and implementation of Java Front End based project modules.
• Translate software requirements into scalable, secure Java-based applications, including writing specifications and designing, building, testing, implementing, and supporting applications using Java, React and Python
• Participate in project planning sessions with technical and functional leads, business analysts, and other team members to analyze business requirements and outline proposed IT solutions.
• Collaborate in design reviews, providing input on security requirements, data flow to define technical requirements and ensure high-quality code and adherence to coding standards.
• Design and implement scalable, secure Java-based applications.
• Design and optimize SQL queries for performance and scalability
• Work with Oracle databases and write PL/SQL stored procedures, functions, and triggers.
• Develop and maintain event-driven architecture using Apache Kafka for real-time data processing
• Monitor and troubleshoot data streaming pipelines, Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins
• Ability to deploy, manage, and scale applications on OpenShift
• Participate in code reviews and Agile development processes, ensuring alignment with pre-defined architectural specifications and identifying/troubleshooting application code-related issues.
• Provide hands-on coaching and support for junior software team personnel in microservices development, systems architecture, reuse, development processes, and technical direction.
• Act as a technical advisor on specialized phases of system design, programming, implementation, and analysis, leading and participating in major system design, development, and implementations.
• Gather system requirements, develop specifications, write code according to specifications, review others' code/designs, diagnose and fix bugs in conjunction with QA team and work independently and as part of an agile team.

Required Qualifications to be Successful in this Role:

Candidate must have an agile mindset and should have 8+ years of hands on experience as a developer with Java Springboot, SQL, OCP, Jenkins, Kafka, Oracle PL/SQL. Proven hands-on Software Development experience and knowledge of Java build tools. Hands-on experience with Red Hat OpenShift (OCP). Good Understanding of containerization (Docker concepts). Ability to deploy, manage, and scale applications on OpenShift. Proven hands on working experience and strong proficiency in Core Java. Good Understanding of event-driven architecture and messaging systems. Experience building Kafka producers and consumer. Proven working experience in a team using collaboration tools like GIT, JIRA etc. Hands-on experience building RESTful APIs using Spring Boot. Strong command over SQL queries (SELECT, JOINs, subqueries, aggregations). Experience writing stored procedures, functions, and packages and good knowledge of triggers, cursors, and exception handling in PL/SQL. Should have Unit and Integration testing experience. Highly effective written and verbal communication skills.

What You Can Expect From Us:

Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.